The Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, 30 miles southwest of Chicago, is the first-ever racing club of its kind founded in the United States. As the name suggests, this motorsports complex operates as a country club for motorsports fans on a membership basis. Members can race their cars on the track, attend third-party racing events in the club and even build their garages and condos in the complex. The road course opened its doors in October 2004, following a design by the South African track architect Alan Wilson. Autobahn Country Club is available year-round, hosting local competitions among its members and events for SCCA, PCA, NASA, etc.
There are two independent tracks, the 1.45-mile North Circuit and the 2.09-mile South Circuit, which combine to form the 3.56-mile Full Circuit. The average speed is very similar for the three possible configurations, floating around 75-80 mph. The club also offers a skidpad and a half-mile kart track. The road course consists of several straight segments and a majority of sharp turns, with plenty of overtaking spots, heavy braking zones, and fast acceleration segments, which contribute to an exciting layout for high-profile racing.
The Full Circuit of Autobahn Country Club has a trajectory of 3.56 miles, including both the North and South Circuits on a combined track. Its average speed is 77 mph with an average lap time of 2:45.9. There are 19 turns and ten straightaways intermingled between them, and racing in this setup means constant acceleration, deceleration, and steering. Most of the turns look like vertices, and a minority looks rounded, so inexperienced drivers need to get accustomed to making the most out of the track.